22 Oscar-Nominated Movies To Watch Before The 2018 Ceremony, So You Don't Miss Any Excitement

The Oscars are just around the corner, and this year's ceremony is celebrating tons of exciting movies. If you haven't taken many trips to the theater over the past year, you will want to check out these movies to watch before the 2018 Oscars, because even though a lot of films are nominated for the different categories, these 22 are probably the most important contenders. That is, if you're going by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' opinions. Plenty of great movies, from Wonder Woman to Girls Trip, were snubbed for Oscar nominations.

While the snubs seem worthy of the online backlash that commenced, a lot of the movies that did receive Oscar nominations have definitely earned them. Take Get Out, for instance. Jordan Peele's satirical horror movie is unlike any of the other Oscar-nominated films this year, and that makes its multiple nominations especially exciting. If you haven't seen it yet, you probably will feel left out during the Oscars on March 4, and the same goes for all the other movies on this list.

One of the most exciting parts of the Oscars is actually knowing which movies you want to win, and genuinely rooting for them. While the 2017 Oscars were wild, with the incorrect awarding of Best Picture at the very end, the 2018 are bound to be equally exciting. Make sure to catch up on all these movies so you know exactly which awards have the most on the line this time around.

2'Darkest Hour'

Darkest Hour (producer: Lisa Bruce) is nominated for Best Picture, and many are speculating that it's a front-runner to win the coveted award. You won't want to miss out on the Winston Churchill biopic.

3'The Post'

It's the movie that got Meryl Streep her 21st Academy Award nomination, which helped her break her own record as the most-nominated actor, according to Insider. It's a must-watch before the big awards show.

4'The Shape Of Water'

The Shape Of Water (executive producer: Liz Sayre) isn't only nominated for Best Picture, but it also earned its stars Sally Hawkins and Octavia Spencer nominations for Best Actress in leading and supporting roles, respectively. It's basically the creepier version of Beauty and the Beast, so you should probably check it out.

5'Lady Bird'

Besides perfectly capturing the essence of coming of age in the early 2000s, Lady Bird became the fourth movie ever to have its female director nominated for Best Director at the Oscars. March 4 will be a big night for Greta Gerwig, and all female directors for that matter.

6'Coco'

If you need a break from the dramatic Best Picture nominations, you might find that with Coco (producer: Darla K. Anderson). However, the sweet movie has some incredibly sentimental parts, so don't expect it to be a purely comedic relief.

7'Mudbound'

It's not nominated for Best Picture, but Mudbound earned its cinematographer Rachel Morrison a nomination for her work on the Netflix film. Morrison is the first woman ever nominated for Best Cinematography, too, so it's an exciting feat.

8'Call Me By Your Name'

You've probably heard a lot about the movie's breakout star, Timothée Chalamet lately. That's largely because the actor is nominated for Best Actor for his role in Call Me By Your Name (executive producer: Naima Abed), which was also nominated for Best Picture.

10'The Big Sick'

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay, The Big Sick (writing: Emily V. Gordon) might be one of the most realistic modern rom-coms ever. It's pretty rare to see a comedy nominated at the Oscars, too, but once you see it you'll understand.

13'Phantom Thread'

14'I, Tonya'

Margot Robbie stunned audiences in her portrayal of Tonya Harding. The performance earned her a nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and you will probably be rooting for her after you see I, Tonya.

19'All The Money In The World'

Almost more shocking than All the Money in the World's unbelievable true story is the fact that Christopher Plummer got an Oscar nomination for his role in the film. Plummer stepped in to replace Kevin Spacey late in the film's production, but even with short notice, he impressed audiences.